Expana launches Vietnamese Cashew Expana Benchmark Prices

Following a period of market feedback, Expana has launched additional weekly Expana Benchmark Prices for cashews processed in Vietnam.

The initial proposal was announced in a market note published on November 7, 2025, which can be viewed here. The decision to go ahead with the launch was communicated in a market note on November 25, 2025, which can be found here.

 The specifications for these assessments are as follows:

Assessment Name	Assessment Code	Quality	Incoterm	Quantity	Currency	Unit	Publication Schedule	Laycan
Cashew nut WW180 fob Vietnam EBP	1Y140	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 180 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	FOB Vietnam	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WW210 fob Vietnam EBP	1Y141	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 210 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	FOB Vietnam	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WW180 (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y142	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 180 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WW210 (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y143	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 210 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WW240 (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y144	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 240 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WW320 (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y145	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 320 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WW450 (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y146	Cashew kernels|white wholes; uniform colour; 450 kernels per lb|maximum 10% broken kernels & pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut WS (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y147	Cashew kernel|white/pale ivory or light ash; kernels split naturally lengthwise|maximum 10% pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks
Cashew nut LP (Vietnam) cfr Northwest Europe EBP	1Y148	Cashew kernel|white/pale ivory or light ash|large pieces; maximum 5% moisture; from BRC certified factories; processing origin: Vietnam; destination ports: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands; Expana Benchmark Prices (EBP)	CFR Northwest Europe	Min. 20 ft container	$	lb	Weekly	up to about 4 weeks

The assessments reflect the transactable value at 16:00 London time.

 

Vietnam is the leading global producer of cashews. In response to evolving market demands, Expana has decided to expand its list of benchmark prices to include premium-sized cashew kernels such as WW180 and WW210. These large kernels have traditionally been popular among customers in Asia. However, Expana has observed a growing interest in these products from buyers across Europe and the United States. The new assessments aim to enhance price transparency for a product that is increasingly traded across global markets.

Additionally, Expana has launched seven new assessments for shipments destined for the main Northwest European ports in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. These assessments are on a Cost and Freight (CFR) basis, originating from Vietnam. This move is a direct response to customer requests for more transparent pricing information in their specific destination markets.

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